US Bridges

Sc 418 over Huff Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenville County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI SW Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000003880

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 418 over Huff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 418 over Huff Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,280 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 418
CrossesHuff Creek
Location8.0 MI SW Fountain Inn
RouteState Highway 418
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.64408, -82.32031
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic17,280 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 418 over Huff Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 418 over Huff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 418 over Huff Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 418 over Huff Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 418 over Huff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.